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Focus on These Two Spaces to Increase Home Value
Your house is an asset that will appreciate in value as time goes by. Of course, a quick glance at Alexandria homes for sale highlights that your home is is more than a financial investment; it's also a home you want to enjoy with family and friends. As you ponder the renovations that will give you the most joy and deliver the greatest return on your investment, the kitchen and bathrooms are where you want to start.
Kitchen Renovations
Kitchen renovations are common in Arden Hills homes for sale and throughout the region. It is often said that the kitchen is the heart of the home, and indeed throughout history, the home has been built around the kitchen space. Thus, it's no surprise that like a good diet and a little exercise, renovating the kitchen keeps the heart of the home beating strong.
It costs roughly $150 per square foot to renovate the kitchen. The cost goes up or down based on the type of materials chosen and the workmanship quality. While it may seem pricey, always remember that the cost of suitable materials and quality craftsmanship is invaluable. This is especially true with plumbing, electrical, and masonry work that must be done to perfection to create a safe and long-lasting space.
When renovating the kitchen, storage space, light, and flow are of the utmost importance. Adding skylights and windows, task lighting, and food preparation spaces will make your kitchen easier to use and more comfortable to relax in. Not coincidentally, these features and benefits are high on the wish lists of homebuyers.
Bathroom Renovations
If the kitchen is the center of the home, then the bathrooms are the house's hardest working rooms. The bathroom is where you will start and end your day; thus, these rooms must facilitate a smooth transition from sleep to work and from work to rest.
For master bathrooms, adding custom cabinetry, high-quality tile, layered lighting, and modern fixtures will go a long way toward updating the atmosphere and creating a modern ambiance. While jacuzzi tubs remain popular, more and more home buyers want to enjoy bathtub-to-shower conversions, steam showers, and low-flow faucets and showerheads that help keep water usage to a minimum without sacrificing comfort.
For all bathrooms, you want the space to feel as spacious as possible. Tub-to-shower conversions can add a few extra feet, as can custom shelving, layered lighting, and the use of the right color scheme, such as white and soft grays, can create a restful and relaxing ambiance. Once completed, renovations that enhance both the bathroom's functionality and warmth are worth their weight in gold to prospective buyers.
Keep an Eye on Technology
Whether it's a Google Home in the kitchen, a smart refrigerator, or an LED mirror in the bathroom, smart home tech is something you want to incorporate in both bathrooms and kitchens. As time moves forward, these features and more will become ubiquitous, and it's a good idea to get ahead of the curve and incorporate the latest technologies into your renovation plans.
Call today, and our real estate agents will tell you more about the features homeowners are installing and the features prospective buyers want to see when they're ready to make an offer.
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